Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears red trousers with tan and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her auburn hair up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is typically in his Jeweler uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He tends to his Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her red hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.